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What things make dry socket more likely?
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Dry socket: Oestrogen in women, smoking, poor general health.
Answered 7/8/2012
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Bad luck: Dry sockets can occur with any extraction. Vigorous rinsing, spitting, sucking through a straw, and smoking may increase the risk of developing a dry socket or osteitis.
Answered 8/15/2020
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